[洋基] Yankees Spring Training quick hits

[boroboom (芭拉本)]

Projected batting order

1. 2B Tony Womack, .307 BA, 5 HR, 38 RBI in 2004
2. SS Derek Jeter, .292 BA, 23 HR, 78 RBI in 2004
3. 3B Alex Rodriguez, .286 BA, 36 HR, 106 RBI in 2004
4. RF Gary Sheffield, .290 BA, 36 HR, 121 RBI in 2004
5. LF Hideki Matsui, .298 BA, 31 HR, 108 RBI in 2004
6. CF Bernie Williams, .262 BA, 22 HR, 70 RBI in 2004
7. C Jorge Posada, .272 BA, 21 HR, 81 RBI in 2004
8. DH Jason Giambi, .208 BA, 12 HR, 40 RBI in 2004
9. 1B Tino Martinez, .262 BA, 23 HR, 76 RBI in 2004

Projected rotation

1. Randy Johnson, 16-14, 2.60 ERA in 2004
2. Mike Mussina, 12-9, 4.59 ERA in 2004
3. Carl Pavano, 18-8, 3.00 ERA in 2004
4. Jaret Wright, 15-8, 3.28 ERA in 2004
5. Kevin Brown, 10-6, 4.09 ERA in 2004

Projected bullpen

Closer: Mariano Rivera, 53 saves, 1.94 ERA in 2004
RH setup man: Tom Gordon, 2.21 ERA in 2004
LH setup man: Mike Stanton, 3.16 ERA in 2004

The new guys

Johnson: The Big Unit gives the Yankees the bona fide No. 1 starter they
         were desperately missing in the ALCS against the Red Sox. Johnson
         will love the run support his new team will surely give him, making
         him a surefire bet for a 20-win season.

Pavano: The right-hander hit the jackpot after a breakout year with the
        Marlins, signing a four-year deal with the Yankees. Pavano may be
        getting top-of-the-rotation money, but the 29-year-old won't have to
        be any more than the No. 3 starter.

Wright: A year in Atlanta rejuvenated the right-hander's career, prompting
        the Yankees to sign him to a three-year contract. Wright will be the
        No. 4 or 5 starter, so the pressure won't be what it was last year
        with the Braves.

Stanton: The Yankees never replaced him with another reliable lefty after he
         left in the winter of 2002, so Stanton returns in 2005 as the team's
         only southpaw reliever.

Felix Rodriguez: Although Stanton is the bullpen's only lefty, Rodriguez may
                 emerge as a specialist against left-handed hitters, as his .
                 192 opponents' batting average against lefties is dominant.

Martinez: The Yankees let Martinez leave after 2001 in order to sign Giambi.
          Now, Martinez returns to play first as Giambi works his way back
          from injury and controversy.

Womack: The veteran second baseman replaces Miguel Cairo, giving the Yankees
        a little more speed at the top (or bottom) of the batting order.

Rey Sanchez: He steps into the utility infielder role occupied by Enrique
             Wilson since 2001.

Prospects to watch

Robinson Cano: A talented middle infielder who probably needs another year at
               Triple-A, Cano could get a September callup or be called into
               action as an injury reinforcement.

Chien-Ming Wang: The 24-year-old right-hander impressed after a promotion to
                 Triple-A Columbus in the middle of 2004, going 5-1 with a
                 2.01 ERA in six starts. Wang could find himself in the Majors
                 if one of the starting five lands on the DL.

Returning from injury

Giambi: A knee injury, an intestinal parasite and a benign tumor wrecked
        Giambi's 2004 campaign, but it will be his reaction to the offseason
        steroid controversy which will prove the biggest obstacle for the
        first baseman/DH.

Steve Karsay: The right-hander showed some promise during a handful of
              September appearances after returning from shoulder surgery,
              but a full Spring Training should get Karsay ready for a big
              return in 2005.

On the rebound

Brown: After a blazing start to 2004, Brown battled injuries over the second
       half of the season. His painful outing in Game 7 of the ALCS will be
       fresh in people's minds -- including his own -- until he provides a
       reason to forget about it.

Jeter: His final numbers looked solid, but Jeter's two-month slumber to start
       2004 hurt his totals. If he can avoid the slow start, Jeter should be
       back on top of the .300 mark.

Long gone

Javier Vazquez: New York signed Vazquez with the hope that he would anchor
                its staff for the next four years. After a sub-par second
                half, Vazquez was shipped off to Arizona in the deal that
                brought the Big Unit to the Bronx.

Jon Lieber: Lieber had a successful return from Tommy John surgery, proving
            to be one of the team's most consistent starters in the second
            half and in the postseason. New York opted for the younger Wright,
            allowing Lieber to leave for Philadelphia.

Orlando Hernandez: El Duque was the nicest surprise of the 2004 season for
                   the Yankees, returning from shoulder surgery to become the
                   team's ace after the All-Star break. When the Yankees
                   signed Pavano, Hernandez signed with the White Sox.

Kenny Lofton: Lofton never established himself as a favorite of manager Joe
              Torre, as Williams remained as the everyday center fielder for
              most of 2004. Lofton was traded to the Phillies for Felix
              Rodriguez.

2004 hitting leaders

Avg:  Matsui, .298
OBP:  Posada, .400
SLG:  Sheffield, .534
Runs: Sheffield, 117
RBIs: Sheffield, 121
Hits: Jeter, 188
2B:   Jeter, 44
3B:   Lofton, 7
HR:   Sheffield/A. Rodriguez, 36
SB:   A. Rodriguez, 28

2004 pitching leaders

IP: Vazquez, 198
W:  Lieber/Vazquez, 14
L:  Vazquez, 10
Win %: O. Hernandez, 8-2, .800
S:  Rivera, 53
ERA:Rivera, 1.94
K:  Vazquez, 150
K/9:Gordon, 9.64
WHIP: Gordon, 0.88

Triple play: Three questions that need answers

1. How will Randy Johnson handle New York?

Although his introduction to the Big Apple wasn't as smooth as he had hoped
it would be, Johnson shouldn't have much trouble adapting to life as a
Yankee. The media attention will be demanding, but the chance to play in
front of a lineup which features the likes of A-Rod, Jeter, Sheffield and
Matsui should be more than enough incentive for the five-time Cy Young
winner.

2. Will Jason Giambi return as a productive player?

It's hard to say how this winter has affected Giambi, whose career may be
summed up by his performance in the upcoming season. With the steroid
controversy creating a cloud over his head, Giambi will have to prove to the
rest of the world that he is still the MVP-caliber player that the Yankees
signed three years ago.

3. Why will Carl Pavano be any different than Javier Vazquez or Jeff Weaver?

For one, Pavano thrived in the postseason, going 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA during
the Marlins' championship run of 2003. Pavano also has the luxury of not
being dubbed as the club's future ace, as Johnson is expected to be in the
rotation for the first three of Pavano's four years in pinstripes.

The bottom line

Another AL East title? A fourth consecutive 100-win season? Another Division
Series victory? While each of these achievements would be nice for the
Yankees, the 2005 season will be defined by the club's success in October.
It's a simple formula: win the World Series and the season will be a success.
If not, it will be another long winter in the Bronx.


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※ 編輯: boroboom        來自: 220.137.134.202      (02/01 12:04)
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